Intravenous Injection of Drugs Such as Heroin, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine

question 66

True/False

Intravenous injection of drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine can greatly increase risk of contracting illnesses such as obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes.

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Definitions:

Motor Activities

Physical actions and movements generated by the muscle systems under control of the nervous system.

Sensory Information

Data obtained from the environment by sensory receptors, then transmitted to the brain for processing and response.

Superior Colliculi

Paired structures located on the dorsal aspect of the midbrain, involved in processing visual (and other sensory) information and coordinating eye movements.

Reflexively Duck

An automatic, quick response to move or lower the head to avoid a hazard or threat.